The Necessities of Life
Originally released in 2008. The Necessities of Life is a drama film. directed by Benoît Pilon.
Starring Natar Ungalaaq, Éveline Gélinas, and Paul-André Brasseur
Synopsis
In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French and faced with a completely alien world, he becomes despondent. When he refuses to eat and expresses a wish to die, his nurse, Carole, comes to the realization that Tivii's illness is not the most serious threat to his well-being. She arranges to have a young orphan, Kaki, transferred to the institution. The boy is also sick, but has experience with both worlds and speaks both languages. By sharing his culture with Kaki and opening it up to others, Tivii rediscovers his pride and energy. Ultimately he also rediscovers hope through a plan to adopt Kaki, bring him home and make him part of his family
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (14 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Téléfilm Canada
- Astral Media
- Société Radio-Canada
- Super Écran
- APTN
- ACPAV
- SODEC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Necessities of Life about?
In 1952, an Inuit hunter named Tivii with tuberculosis leaves his northern home and family to go recuperate at a sanatorium in Quebec City. Uprooted, far from his loved ones, unable to speak French...
Who directed The Necessities of Life?
The Necessities of Life was directed by Benoît Pilon.
How long is The Necessities of Life?
The Necessities of Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Necessities of Life released?
The Necessities of Life was released on August 25, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Necessities of Life?
The main cast of The Necessities of Life includes Natar Ungalaaq, Éveline Gélinas, Paul-André Brasseur, Louise Marleau, Guy Thauvette.